Objective


Identify the standard NTFS file permissions. NTFS file and folder permissions are defined in this article on Microsoft TechNet: Permissions.

Activity


Create an icon to represent the permission you’re assigned. Icons are notoriously low on detail, yet are relied on to convey a lot of information. It's a huge challenge! But imagine the power of the most well-known icons such as "open", "save", "copy", and "undo" in the toolbar of your favorite software.

There are a bunch of tools you can use to create your icon:
  • Windows Paint (suggested)
  • Colored pencils on paper, then scanned in to the computer
  • Photoshop or The GIMP (these may be overkill)

Parameters


Windows icons are a standard size and file format.
  • Size: 32x32 pixels
  • File saved with a .gif extension (real icons have a .ico extension, but a gif will show up better on a web page)
  • Image conveys meaning of your permission

Example


The folder permission “List Folder Contents”.

The official definition says:
List Folder allows or denies viewing file names and subfolder names within the folder. List Folder only affects the contents of that folder and does not affect whether the folder you are setting the permission on will be listed. (Applies to folders only.)

My icon:
listfolder.gif

Explanation:
The main element is a file folder. I drew a purple arrow coming out of the folder with a series of red lines to represent a list of items.

Permissions


Here are the assignments:
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Permission
Student
Icon
Official Definition
List Folder Contents
Sample
listfolder.gif
List Folder allows or denies viewing file names and subfolder names within the folder. List Folder only affects the contents of that folder and does not affect whether the folder you are setting the permission on will be listed. (Applies to folders only.)
Read
Edward

Read.GIF

Allows or denies viewing the attributes of a file or folder, such as read-only and hidden. Attributes are defined by NTFS.
Write
Patrick
hehehe.GIF
Allows or denies changing the attributes of a file or folder, such as read-only or hidden. Attributes are defined by NTFS.
Read & Execute
Taylor
[[image:space/showimage/CX2724.GIF]]
move though folders to reach othe files even if the userss do not hjave permisson for those folders and preform actions permiting by the read permissionnm
Modify
Ryan
Modify.GIF
Modify and delete the file plus perform the actions permitted by the write permission and the read and execute permission
Full Control
Alex
over_lord.GIF
Change permissions and take ownership, plus perform the actions permitted by all other NTFS file permissions.

Rubric


What I'll be looking for in this project. Each area will be of equal influence on your final grade.
  • Image gets the idea across effectively
  • Image is the official Windows icon size
  • Official definition and icon added to this wiki page
  • Project completed within given time frame